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Lost frightened cat in Walnut Grove
678-837-9273. Simba is a indoor only cat and must be frightened and confused . We live off of Cambridge Chase in Walnut grove. The front got blown open last night and he was last seen […]
Community
Walton County Conservation Leaders appointed as GACD Board Members Emeritus
Dan Bennett and John Redding were appointed at GACD’s February 9 Board Meeting The Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) has appointed Dan Bennett of Good Hope and John Redding of Monroe as Board Members […]
COVID-19
YMS sees rapid spike in cases of COVID-19 since Friday
Parents from Youth Middle School received a letter this afternoon notifying them of a rapid increase in cases of COVID-19 at the schools since last reported on Friday. “Since Feb. 26, we have been notified […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia 67; Gwinnett 5; Walton County 0 more deaths reported in the past 24 hours
The following is a snapshot of the statistics reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Gwinnett County is reporting five more deaths, Walton County is reporting no […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: DUI arrests, belligerent child and arrests for aggravated assault and battery
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Feb. 18 – 25, 2021. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the third part. […]
Pets
Reunited ! Lost microchipped dog in Loganville
Axel Ran off in front of LHS . He is friendly please call 7709129959
Community
LCA to host annual Sporting Clay Tournament at Burge Plantation on March 26
Entries to be in by March 22 Loganville Christian Academy’s 3rd Annual Sporting Clays Tournament will take place on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Burge Plantation in Mansfield, GA. After a hiatus last year due […]
Government
Breaking: GBI arrests a Monroe, Ga. man on child molestation changes
Athens, GA (March 2, 2021) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation reported that on Monday, March 1, 2021, the agency arrested Obadiah Lindsey, 26, of Monroe, on two counts of child molestation. (Editor’s Note: An arrest […]
Business
Walton County School District seeks bookkeeper, grounds worker, teachers, more
The Walton County School District has many current job postings. Click or tap on the relevant links for more information or to apply. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the WCSD career website […]
Community
March calendar for Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts – Show, events and classes
Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts <– see our March (so far! more classes being added soon) calendar Elementary Student Art Show Come see the happiest and most creative show of the year – it will lift your heart! The show […]
Police and Fire
Update: Suspect in custody on Christmas Day murder in Monroe
Update The Monroe Police Department reports that Andre’ Landon Lackey, the suspect in the Christmas Day murder of Kenney Lee Mitchell, Jr., 32, of Monroe, was taken into custody March 1, 2021. He is currently […]
Police and Fire
Overnight house fire in Gwinnett County results in fatality
Gwinnett County firefighters responded to a house fire overnight that resulted in the death of one occupant. Crews were dispatched to the fire on Whitney Park Drive, NW in Duluth in the early morning hours […]
Police and Fire
Update: Overturned tanker truck is now cleared and roadway is open
Update: Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services report that the accident was cleared and the roadway opened again by 5:45 p.m. Update Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services reported at 4:30 p.m. that the roadway remains […]
Police and Fire
MPD Reports: Female in a cow costume concerned someone was offering a ride
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Feb. 18 – 25, 2021. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the second part. […]
Government
Walton County BOC will consider a telecommunications tower at 1811 Michael Road in Monroe
The Walton County Board of Commissions will have its March 2021 meeting at 6 p.m. on March 2, in the Historic Walton County Courthouse, S. Broad Street in Monroe. The BOC will be considering a […]
Government
Monroe Pavilion development and liquor license application for ‘The Roe’ on the agenda for Monroe City Council meeting Tuesday
The March 2021 Monroe City Council work Session and Called Council meeting is in person this month. It is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2 at City Hall, N. Broad Street. The public […]
Police and Fire
WCSO Alerts: Catalytic converter theft, hit and run and several arrests result from traffic stops
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported the following Crime Awareness Community Alerts for the period Friday, Feb. 26 – Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Friday, […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Georgia 60; Gwinnett 7 and Walton 0 more deaths reported in the past 24 hours
The following is a snapshot of the statistics reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2021. Gwinnett County is reporting seven more deaths, Walton County is reporting no […]
Obituaries
Obituary: Betty M. Pike, 90, of Monroe
Betty M Pike of Monroe, GA, stepped out of her earthly body on February 25, 2021. She was born in Thomaston, Georgia, on January 13, 1931, to the late Guy and Lillie Gray. Betty, along […]
Obituaries
Obituary and funeral service: Cowboy Bill Holden, 79, of Monroe
Cowboy Bill Holden, age 79 of Monroe, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in the Monroe Chapel of Tim Stewart […]